Obama signs law naming ranger station for fallen officer

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President Obama has signed a bill naming the U.S. Forest Service Station in Nebo for fallen Officer Jason Crisp, U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows said.

Meadows, R-Glenville, introduced the legislation in April.

Crisp, of Marion, a U.S. Forest Service officer, was shot and killed in March by a murder suspect. The suspect also killed Crisp's K-9, Maros.

He was a 16-year veteran of the U.S. Forest Service. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, sister, and two brothers.

Obama signed the bill on Aug. 8.

"Officer Jason Crisp is a hero to his community," Meadows said in a statement. "He is truly an example to all of us of bravery and selfless service to those around you. I thank my colleagues in the House and Senate, as well as President Obama, for helping this bill honoring Officer Crisp become law."